Manage Mobilization Risk as Contracts and Tech Shift Offshore Supply

Transocean Norge; Source: Transocean Transocean has won contract awards for two of its harsh environment semi-submersibles, representing approximately $185 million in firm contract backlog. The Transocean Norge rig was awarded a five-well contract with Harbour Energy in Norwegian waters

The estimated 300 days of work are expected to start in the first quarter of 2028 in direct continuation of the rig’s current program. This job contributes around $149 million in backlog, excluding mobilization and additional services

The Transocean Norge rig was awarded a five-well contract with Harbour Energy in Norwegian waters. The estimated 300 days of work are expected to start in the first quarter of 2028 in direct continuation of the rig’s current program

The block’s deepwater setting is said to align with the consortium’s extensive offshore experience. The minimum work commitment for Block O7 includes the acquisition of 1,500 kilometers of 2D and 2,300 square kilometers of 3D seismic data, alongside the drilling of one exploration well

“Libya holds strategic importance for Europe and offers an exceptional offshore exploration opportunity in North Africa. We are committed to contributing our expertise to Libya’s economy, while also strengthening the energy security of Central Eastern Europe through a new source

The minimum work commitment for Block O7 includes the acquisition of 1,500 kilometers of 2D and 2,300 square kilometers of 3D seismic data, alongside the drilling of one exploration well

By combining advances in camera technology and data science, we’re able to measure hole cleaning efficiency and detect drilling and wellbore stability issues as they are occurring, alerting the drilling team to take corrective action before they become much bigger problems

By combining advances in camera technology and data science, we’re able to measure hole cleaning efficiency and detect drilling and wellbore stability issues as they are occurring, alerting the drilling team to take corrective action before they become much bigger problems. “This demonstrates the power of camera-as-a-sensor technology, and we’re excited to collaborate with a visionary operator like Aker BP to find new ways of bringing that capability to bear on day-to-day challenges faced on offshore rigs

Home Fossil Energy DrillDocs’ AI-driven tech gaining wider fleet adoption across Aker BP’s contracted rigs June 16, 2026, by Norway’s oil and gas player Aker BP has set its cap on expanding the deployment of a digital shaker surveillance system technology across its contracted rig fleet on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) through its collaboration with DrillDocs, a provider of computer vision technology for drilling optimization

Ringhorne; Credit: Vår Energi THREE60 Energy has been awarded a four-year project support agreement, which entails options for extension, by Vår Energi, further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two companies. The new agreement will see the Scottish firm continue to provide project support across drilling, wells and subsurface disciplines, contributing to the safe and efficient planning and execution of the Norwegian player’s operations

” The Aberdeen-based company believes this deal further strengthens its position as a trusted partner, supporting energy operators in Norway through specialist technical expertise and project support

Ringhorne; Credit: Vår Energi THREE60 Energy has been awarded a four-year project support agreement, which entails options for extension, by Vår Energi, further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two companies